The Pictorial Field-book of the Revolution ; Or, Illustrations, by Pen and Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for Independence, Volume 2 |
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... strong . Washington's plan depended , in its execution , upon the weather , as it was intended to pass the troops over to Boston , from Cambridge , on the ice , if it became strong enough . The Neck was too narrow and too well fortified ...
... strong . Washington's plan depended , in its execution , upon the weather , as it was intended to pass the troops over to Boston , from Cambridge , on the ice , if it became strong enough . The Neck was too narrow and too well fortified ...
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... strong faith of the hundreds of listeners in the final triumph of liberty in America . Sadness settled upon the minds of the people when the first outburst of joyous feeling had subsided , for Boston , the beautiful city - the ...
... strong faith of the hundreds of listeners in the final triumph of liberty in America . Sadness settled upon the minds of the people when the first outburst of joyous feeling had subsided , for Boston , the beautiful city - the ...
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... strong intrenchment . These were in a state of excellent preservation when Mr. Finch wrote . The Second Line of Defense might then be traced on the College Green at Cambridge . VIII . A SEMICIRCULAR BATTERY , with three embrasures , was ...
... strong intrenchment . These were in a state of excellent preservation when Mr. Finch wrote . The Second Line of Defense might then be traced on the College Green at Cambridge . VIII . A SEMICIRCULAR BATTERY , with three embrasures , was ...
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... strong . " Satisfied revenge made it sweet ; and no doubt his heart felt stronger when he saw his powerful enemy lying dead at his feet . The whole transaction was base treachery and ingratitude . Miantonō- moh had been the firm friend ...
... strong . " Satisfied revenge made it sweet ; and no doubt his heart felt stronger when he saw his powerful enemy lying dead at his feet . The whole transaction was base treachery and ingratitude . Miantonō- moh had been the firm friend ...
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... strong military force was kept there , and every attention was paid to fortifying the harbor . After ex- September 6 , 1781 . June 22 . In 1774 the people of New London held a town meeting , and passed strong res- olutions in reference ...
... strong military force was kept there , and every attention was paid to fortifying the harbor . After ex- September 6 , 1781 . June 22 . In 1774 the people of New London held a town meeting , and passed strong res- olutions in reference ...
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